Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 43+ Years Experience
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About Kim G. Schefler at a Glance
Kim G. Schefler is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Levine Plotkin & Menin LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in New York (1983). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1982) and Barnard College (B.A., 1979). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kim G. Schefler
- Kim G. Schefler is a lawyer
- Kim received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Kim practices at Levine Plotkin & Menin LLP in New York, NY
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Kim G. Schefler
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kim G. Schefler's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kim G. Schefler brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Kim G. Schefler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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